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ENSEMBLE MEN NEEDED FOR “ANNIE” AT ACT--DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH THIS STELLAR CAST!
by Michael Dempsey via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

*This production of ANNIE promises to be amazing!* Gilgamesh Taggett is reprising his roles as Warbucks, fresh from his successes in the role in the National and International Tours of the show. Talented AEA actress Paula Kline-Messner is Mrs. Hannigan, and the rest of the cast is just as strong! ANNIE ensemble men play a variety of interesting roles: small featured roles, Hooverville hobos, NYC characters, White House cabinet members, Warbucks staff, and more, with plenty of lines and solo singing. It’s a dynamic show that never stops and promises to be extremely rewarding. *REHEARSALS *begin next week, September 5! Rehearsals are Sun-Thurs evenings. *PERFORMANCES run* five weekends, skipping the Thanksgiving weekend*: Oct. 27-28, Nov. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, Dec. 1-2.* Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, with Sunday matinees at 3:00 pm during the middle three weekends. *PRODUCTION STAFF:* Director *Michael Dempsey* has an impressive background as a professional actor, director, playwright and novelist. Recent NE Ohio productions include THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, SWEENY TODD, THE LAST FIVE YEARS and INTO THE WOODS (Salem Community Theatre), YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Hathaway Brown Theatre Institute; winner of Broadway.com's regional award for Best Youth Production), OF MICE AND MEN (TrueNorth Cultural Arts), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (SCT and Players Guild of Canton), AN EVENING IN MICHAEL DEMPSEY'S SHORTS (Rust Belt Theatre Company), I AM MY OWN WIFE (Oakland Center for the Arts), MACBETH and CURTAINS (Youngstown Playhouse). ANNIE will feature musical direction by John Krol, choreography by Amie Wesley Gabel and will be produced by Marianne Paul*. *Our very strong creative staff also includes lighting Tara Codella and set designer Todd Plone. Interested parties, please contact director Michael Dempsey directly at demzer(a)gmail.com. *Aurora Community Theatre* is located in the Aurora Memorial Library and Performing Arts Center, 115 East Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202. You can reach the theatre Box Office at (330) 562-1818, visit the theatre's website at http://auroracommunitytheatre.com or find them on Facebook. -- Michael Dempsey Author of the sci fi noir novel NECROPOLIS <http://www.amazon.com/Necropolis-Michael-Dempsey/dp/1597803154/ref=sr_1_1?i…> "Wildly entertaining." -- Tor.com

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AUDITIONS FOR "CONSIDER THE OYSTER" AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK SEPT. 6 & 7
by Newberg, Brian via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

THEATRE AUDITIONS FOR CONSIDER THE OYSTER AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK SEPT. 6 & 7 Auditions open to students and community members NORTH CANTON, OHIO, Aug. 3, 2017 – Kent State University at Stark Theatre has announced open auditions for the first theatrical production of the season, Consider the Oyster by David MacGregor, and directed by Kent State Stark Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg. Auditions are open to everyone, including students and members of the community. Kent State Stark encourages diversity in casting. Consider the Oyster features Gene, who, after watching his favorite team win the Super Bowl, spontaneously proposes to his longtime girlfriend Marisa. In the midst of his excitement, he breaks his leg. The oyster shell the doctor leaves in Gene’s leg to aid in healing sets off a chain reaction of odd feminine changes in Gene’s physicality, hormones and emotions. Gender identity and humor explode on stage in comical yet thought-provoking ways. Auditions will be held on Sept. 6-7 at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre, 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. Roles are available for two men and two women. No children. Those auditioning may perform a prepared monologue, if they wish, and the director may also choose sides (selected scene excerpts) for some to perform. The production will be performed Nov. 10-12 and 17-19 at the Kent State Stark Theatre. Rehearsals will begin Sept. 11, and will occur five evenings a week until opening. Visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre-auditions<http://www.kent.edu/stark/theatre-auditions> for more information about auditions for this production. Roles Gene: 20’s/30’s, male or female (character “transforms” from a straight male to a female during the play, not by his choice) Eliot: 20’s/30’s, male, Gene’s best friend and roommate, who is openly gay and sassy Marisa: 20’s/30’s, Gene’s fiancée, sweet and strong Kay: 40’s/50’s, Marisa’s mother, a sharp tongued high-powered attorney who speaks her mind Note: The age range of the actors playing these characters is flexible. Scripts (and audition sides or scene excerpts used for the auditions) are available for perusal for periods up to 24 hours in advance from the Fine Arts secretary by calling 330-244-5151, Monday through Friday, during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The campus will be closed Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. Audition appointments are recommended, but not required. Scripts will also be available in the reserve area of the Campus Learning Center (library). To learn more about Kent State Stark’s Theatre Department, visit www.kent.edu/stark/theatre<http://www.kent.edu/stark/theatre>.

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Four days left on early bird tuition discount!
by Jen Garlando via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

Verb Ballets presents CLICKS FALL BALLET INTENSIVE WHEN: Saturday, September 16, 2017 9:00am-3:30pm WHERE: Verb Ballets Studio in Shaker Heights 3445 Warrensville Center Rd. COST: $75 includes lunch Register by August 31st and save $10 off tuition! “CLICK” into gear at Verb Ballets’ Fall Ballet Intensive. This full day program will help you improve and strengthen your technique with classes including conditioning, ballet, pointe and company repertory. Master classes led by Verb Ballets’ Associate Director, Richard Dickinson, MFA and Verb dancers. These classes are recommended for all students and pre-professionals ages 12+. More information and registration at http://verbballets.org/fallintensive.html. ###

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2 Weeks until Auditions! Garfield Players' The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
by Keely Sajovie via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

Garfield Players is holding auditions for our holiday production of Barbara Robinson’s *The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!* Directed by Keely Joel Sajovie Assistant Director: Kim Simbeck Auditions: *Sunday September 10th from 6-8pm* and *Monday, September 11th from 7-9pm* Located at Garfield Heights Fire Station: *5115 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (enter from McCracken Road)* Show dates: December 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th at 7pm, December 10th at 2pm Audition will consist of group improvisation and readings from the script. Please be prepared to arrive by the start time on the day you are auditioning and stay for the entire two hours if necessary. Resume is optional. You only need to attend one day of auditions, and there will be no callbacks for this production. Rehearsals will begin the week after auditions and will consist of 2 weekday evenings with possible weekend afternoon per week, based on cast availability. Seeking performers of all ages, races, genders, and ethnicities. Seasoned actors and newcomers to the stage welcome. Contact director Keely Sajovie with any questions at keelysajovie(a)gmail.com. *All Roles Available!* *Adults* *(some adult roles may be doubled)* *Kids* *(7 and up, ages flexible)* Grace Bradley-*mother of Beth and Charlie, director of the Christmas Pageant* Beth Bradley-*the narrator* Bob Bradley-*father of Beth and Charlie* Charlie Bradley-*Beth’s brother* Mrs. Armstrong-*usually in charge of the Pageant, until she sprains her ankle* Ralph Herdman Imogene Herdman Leroy Herdman Claude Herdman Ollie Herdman Gladys Herdman-*siblings, the neighborhood bullies* Mrs. Slocum Mrs. Clark Mrs. Clausing Mrs. McCarthy- *other neighbors* Alice Wendleken-*always plays Mary in the Pageant* 2 Firemen Elmer Hopkins-*the Reverend’s son, always plays Joseph* Reverend Hopkins Maxine Hobie David Beverly Shirley Juanita Doris-*other kids in the pageant* Chorus of Angels and Shepherds

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Cleveland Youth Theater Project
by Emma Shepard via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

This fall, Cleveland Youth Theater Project is launching! The goal of CYTP is to create fun and educational theater programs for children while also being accessible and affordable. Our very first class, Intro To Improv, is enrolling students grades 6-8 now. This six-week course is an introduction to improvisational acting- a necessary skill for all stage actors. For the final week, students are welcome to invite family and friends for a performance! This course is led by Emma Shepard, a National Thespian Society inductee with 10+ years in theater. Her experience ranges from comedic and dramatic acting, stage managing, assistant directing, costumes, make-up, sound, lighting, and building sets. She studied for 8 years at Young Actors Studio in Hudson, OH. Any parents interested in getting more information for their student or enrolling can contact Emma directly via e-mail (emmakshepard(a)gmail.com) or via phone (330-612-6174) on or before September 16. Classes are every Wednesday Sept 20-Oct 25 from 4:30pm-6pm at The Magalen in Cleveland's beautiful and artistic Slavic Village!

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HOT SUMMER READ
by Joseph Bauer via NEohioPAL 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

*Occupation Wiseguy*, a graphic novel by native Cleveland author Joey Bauer, on Amazon kindle now, is a must read! Based on a shockingly true story, it revisits the glory days when our fair city’s colorful home-grown gangster elite: the anti-heroes, Angelo Lonardo, John Scalish, Frank Broncato, Shondor Birns, Al Polizzi, Tommy Mc Ginty and their entourage were rock stars and explosive mob enforcer, the much feared Ice Pick Angie De Nello, was the first one they called and the last man you want to meet; he was bullet proof, until iconic New York hitman Crazy Joe Gallo brought his gun to town, and then he wasn’t. Other celebrities at Angie’s exclusive surprise party included the Three Kings: Meyer Lansky, Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel, and there were fireworks at the end to send the guest of honor off with a bang. If you love "The Godfather" and "The Sopranos," this one will blow you away, a real page-turner.

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Mini Musicians Class for Children at The Talent Tree in Hudson/Stow
by via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '17

27 Aug '17

What: Mini Musicians class for children ages 1-5. Classes include beginning singing, rhythm, creative movement, introduction to instruments, and interactive stories. Classes are developed and co-taught by a husband and wife team who are experienced educators as well as local singer/actor/musicians. Why: Early experiences with music can help children develop language skills, physical coordination, social skills, and confidence, just to name a few! When: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. August 29th - December, 2017. Where: The new location of The Talent Tree: 1668 Norton Rd., Hudson/Stow, Ohio. ( If you put the address in your GPS, it might still be listed as Party Station. It's in the shopping plaza behind Wendy's and Burger King, at the far end.) Cost: $10 per child per class or $35 per month (a $5 savings). Adults and siblings under 1 are welcome at no cost. Try your first class for FREE! There's absolutely no pressure to come to future classes. Interested? Contact Elisha at elisha_mueller(a)yahoo.com or 440-823-6788.

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Berko review: RHINOCEROS @ convergence continuum
by Roy Berko via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '17

27 Aug '17

*•••••••••••••••••••••••••••* *Capsule judgment: The con-con production, under adept directing by Jonathan Wilhelm, is a very long sit, but can be worth the effort. Don’t go expecting a clear plot with a nicely wrapped-up solution. This is an absurd play which is intended to make you uncomfortable and forces you to be introspective and examine the world around you as you ask, “Why do we exist?”* *To read the entire review go to: www.royberko.info <http://www.royberko.info> to read the capsule judgments of the other Cleveland reviewers go to: www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com <http://www.clevelandtheaterreviews.com>* *••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*

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New SEries Starting SEpt 11 at YOga by Kim
by Kim Wasielewski via NEohioPAL 27 Aug '17

27 Aug '17

CRYSTAL HEALING Yoga Series Starts September 11, 2017 (no class Nov. 20 and Dec 25) Monday 9-10:30am Monday 7-8:30pm Yoga by Kim Southwest Unitarian Universalist Church 6320 Royalton Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133 (and as always an angel message every time you attend class) www.yogabykim.com $10 a class if you pay by the month* (*NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR PRE PAID CLASSES) $15 drop in 15 CLASSES PRE PAID ($150) GETS YOU A FREE BOOK CRYSTAL HEALING by Judy Hall (*NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR PRE PAID CLASSES) Join me for an enlightening series focusing on the healing energy of crystals and yoga. We will focus on a different grid or healing modality every class and yes you can keep the crystals we use! You can join in anytime, no previous experience is necessary. Attending individual classes or the whole series is fine! Come and explore! Kim ATP  Reiki Master September 16 17 18 Strongsville Friends Booksale October 14 Ladies Night Out 5-9pm-angel readings Namaste Wellness Center October 21 22 Holistic Health and Healing Expo November 4 Wire Wrapping Class Namaste Wellness Center November 18 19 Namaste Wellness Center Holiday Open House December 3 Toys for Tarot Namaste Wellness Center (angel readings) December 16 Holiday Shopping Namaste Wellness Center The Four Agreements 1. Be impeccable with your word. 2. Don’t take anything personally. 3. Don’t make assumptions. 4. Always do your best. ” ― Don Miguel Ruiz __._,_.___ _._,___

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Leave your legacy in print...start now, along with select others!
by alynn mahle via NEohioPAL 26 Aug '17

26 Aug '17

Leave your legacy in print...start now, along with select others! NEW! One day option for Memoir-writing Retreat in the Woods: Alynn Mahle, BA, MA, memoirist and English instructor, from Cleveland, Ohio, teaches both experienced writers and non-writers foolproof ways to turn life stories into meaningful memoir. Join us for productive ways to record family memories at Bear Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast, 5504 State Road, Kingsville, Ohio 44048. Held in the cottage of the one-hundred-acre property near wine and covered-bridge country. Mahle encourages everyone to record family stories. She believes this the best way to pass on values, customs and events, thus is our most important legacy. She says, “Your life is unlike anyone else's; no one has interacted with the same people, in the same ways you have. It is a fingerprint, a unique set of swirling experiences, owned by you.”Near wine and covered bridge country.Cost for day-long option is $70. Join us on Saturday, August 9, 10 am-5 pm. See bearcreekfarmbnb.com <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbearcreekfarmbnb.com%2F&h=ATN3d…> for site information. For questions about writing workshop and to reserve your spot, call Alynn at 440-813-5362. All fees must be paid in full prior to event. Bear Creek Farm is a smoke-free environment due to owners’ smoke allergies -- Alynn Mahle, MA. Educator, Presenter, Author *Cooking Fresh: Healthy Eats from the West Side Market* *Around the Table: Stories from Our Lives *

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